Thank you for generously supporting Derek in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
He gets to play with friends, meet new people and have fun. He learns new skills and styles of play, helping him every step of the way. He is able to stay active year round by playing multiple sports and learning how all sports can use skills from each other.
His Dad because he helps him get better at all the sports he plays. Dad has coached him in soccer, baseball, and basketball since he was four, and football once he hit middle school. His Dad is in the military, but always makes sure he has time to practice and play with him.
Hitting his first in the park home run. It showed him that practice, dedication, and never giving up helps you achieve goals that once seemed impossible.
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